Functional Tutor
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25 to £30 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 207580 |
Summary
Functional Skills Tutor - Gateshead (NE8)
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Functional Skills Tutor to deliver high-quality 1:1 tuition to students in the Gateshead (NE8) area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting learners in developing essential English and Maths skills for everyday life, education, and employment.
As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will:
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Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)
Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)
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Plan and deliver engaging sessions tailored to individual learner needs
Plan and deliver engaging sessions tailored to individual learner needs
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Support students in building confidence and improving core skills
Support students in building confidence and improving core skills
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Track progress and adapt teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles
Track progress and adapt teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles
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Prepare learners for Functional Skills assessments where required
Prepare learners for Functional Skills assessments where required
To be considered for this role, you must:
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Have experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills, English, or Maths
Have experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills, English, or Maths
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Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and clear communication skills
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and clear communication skills
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Be able to plan and deliver structured, engaging sessions
Be able to plan and deliver structured, engaging sessions
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Be patient, adaptable, and supportive in your approach
Be patient, adaptable, and supportive in your approach
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Hold relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Hold relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
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Flexible working hours to fit around your availability
Flexible working hours to fit around your availability
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A meaningful role where you can make a real impact on learners' futures
A meaningful role where you can make a real impact on learners' futures
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Improved work-life balance
Improved work-life balance
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Access to ongoing optional CPD
Access to ongoing optional CPD
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Competitive hourly rate
Competitive hourly rate
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Ongoing support from a dedicated tuition consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated tuition consultant
If you're a Functional Skills Tutor looking for a flexible and fulfilling role in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Functional Skills Tutor to deliver high-quality 1:1 tuition to students in the Gateshead (NE8) area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting learners in developing essential English and Maths skills for everyday life, education, and employment.
As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will:
-
Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)
Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills (English and/or Maths)
-
Plan and deliver engaging sessions tailored to individual learner needs
Plan and deliver engaging sessions tailored to individual learner needs
-
Support students in building confidence and improving core skills
Support students in building confidence and improving core skills
-
Track progress and adapt teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles
Track progress and adapt teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles
-
Prepare learners for Functional Skills assessments where required
Prepare learners for Functional Skills assessments where required
To be considered for this role, you must:
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Have experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills, English, or Maths
Have experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills, English, or Maths
-
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and clear communication skills
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and clear communication skills
-
Be able to plan and deliver structured, engaging sessions
Be able to plan and deliver structured, engaging sessions
-
Be patient, adaptable, and supportive in your approach
Be patient, adaptable, and supportive in your approach
-
Hold relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Hold relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
-
Flexible working hours to fit around your availability
Flexible working hours to fit around your availability
-
A meaningful role where you can make a real impact on learners' futures
A meaningful role where you can make a real impact on learners' futures
-
Improved work-life balance
Improved work-life balance
-
Access to ongoing optional CPD
Access to ongoing optional CPD
-
Competitive hourly rate
Competitive hourly rate
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated tuition consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated tuition consultant
If you're a Functional Skills Tutor looking for a flexible and fulfilling role in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.